Fibrolamellar hepatic carcinoma with a presentation similar to that of septic pregnancy. A case report.

BACKGROUND Of hepatocellular carcinomas, produce quantifiable levels of beta-hCG. CASE A 44-year-old woman presented with fever, abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding and increased serum levels of beta-hCG. CONCLUSION Nongestational elevations of serum beta-hCG warrant consideration of a malignant neoplasm.